United States
Environmental Protection Agency
ENERGY STAR BUILDINGS81" AND GREEN LIGHTS®
Update
1999 Partner
and Ally of the
Year Awards
The U.S. EPA congratulates this year's
ENERGY STAR Buildings and Green
Lights Partners and Allies of the Year.
These outstanding businesses and
organizations have gone above and
beyond in their efforts to reduce
^energy use through investments in
comprehensive energy-efficiency
upgrades.
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BUILDINGS
HONORING ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1999 ENERGY STAR® Ceremony
CONTENTS
2 1999 ENERGY STAR
Ceremony
1999 ENERGY STAR
Buildings and
Green Lights
Partners and
Allies of the Year
6 1999 Partner
and Ally of the
Year Honorable
Mentions
1999 Partner and
Ally of the Year
Public Service
Announcement
7 1999 ENERGY STAR
Award Winners
8
Partner and Ally of
the Year Web Page
The ENERGY STARS came out on April
14, 1999 at the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA) and the
U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE)
annual ENERGY STAR. Awards Cere-
mony held in Washington, D.C.
Every year, EPA and
DOE recognize
exceptional busi-
nesses and organiza-
tions across the
country that strive
toward the common
goal of protecting the
environment through
their partnership with ENERGY STAR.
This year's ceremony honored partici-
pants from ENERGY STAR Office
Equipment, Home Electronics, Exit
Signs, Appliances, Windows, Homes,
and ENERGY STAR Buildings and
Green Lights.
The ENERGY STAR Ceremony featured
a reception sponsored by Johnson
Controls, Inc., 1999 ENERGY STAR
Buildings Ally of the Year and remarks
by Kathleen Hogan, Director of die
Climate Protection Division, EPA;
Robert Perciasepe, Assistant Adminis-
trator, Office of Air and Radiation,
EPA; and Dan Reicher, Assistant Sec-
retary, Energy Efficiency and Renew-
able Energy, DOE. Jim Pertzborn,
General Manager, Network and Per-
sonal Computers, Personal Systems
Group, IBM Corporation presented
the keynote address. Throughout the
evening, several speakers and award
winners emphasized the impact energy
efficiency and environmental responsi-
bility are having to help build a
stronger economy while preventing die
emissions of harmful air pollutants.
Recipients of the 1999 ENERGY STAR
Buildings and Green Lights Partner
and Ally of the Year Awards were
selected based on their significant
efforts to invest in and implement
energy-efficiency upgrades, promote
die benefits of energy efficiency, and
recruit other organizations to partner
with EPA. These award-winning Part-
ners and Allies are stellar examples of
how businesses and organizations can
successfully integrate smart business
decisions with environmental leadership.
Robert Perciasepe, Assistant
Administrator, Office of Air and
Radiation, U.S. EPA
"These voluntary partnerships are really something for all of
us to be proud of and it's something we all benefit from.
When you think about a cleaner environment, ENERGY
STAR resulted in the prevention of over 130,000 tons of
nitrogen oxides and 21 million tons of carbon dioxide in
1998. [ENERGY STAR] also resulted in lower energy bills - a
$2.3 billion saving in energy bills - and $2.2 billion in
improved efficiency to buildings in 1998. And, ENERGY
STAR products amount to tens of billions of dollars in sales
every year. This is an incredible accomplishment for the
Partnerships."
— Robert Perciasepe
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RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
1999 ENERGY STAR Buildings and Green
Lights Partners and Allies of the Year
Polaroid
1999 ENERGY STAR Buildings
Corporate Partner of the Year
Since joining Green
Lights in 1991, and
ENERGY STAR Buildings in 1996, Polaroid
Corporation upgraded nearly five million
square feet of space with energy-efficient
technologies. Owing its energy-savings suc-
cess largely to the upgrades and careful
planning of its Corporate Energy Council,
Polaroid now saves more than $3 million
per year in energy costs.
"Polaroid is honored to be selected this year's
Corporate Partner of the Year," said Roger
Borghesani, Corporate Energy Manager. "We
feel that this award is appropriate for our
efforts over the last 20 years for work on
energy efficiency and conservation projects."
1999 ENERGY STAR Buildings
Ally of the Year
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Johnson Controls. Inc.
From Partner
events to its
Internet site,
Johnson
Controls, Inc. works to promote the
ENERGY STAR Buildings and Green Lights
Partnership in as many ways as possible. As
a performance contractor, Johnson Controls
has measured, monitored, and managed
energy usage for more than 1,400 organiza-
tions, helping maximize cost savings (over
$1 billion to date) and enhancing building
performance through energy-efficiency
upgrades. Johnson Controls' upgrades of its
corporate facilities reduce the company's
annual energy costs by more than $150,000.
Johnson Controls also sponsored the
ENERGY STAR Pre-Ceremony Reception.
"Johnson Controls has long supported
EPA's voluntary energy-efficiency pro-
grams," said Tom Gannon, Vice President
and General Manager. "This award isn't
about Johnson Controls, it's about our cus-
tomers.
1 999 ENERGY STAR Buildings
Retail Partner of the Year
California
has embraced the ENERGY STAR
Buildings integrated approach,
emphasizing comprehensive upgrades.
During its store upgrades, Mervyn's
increased the lighting level of its retail
space by 88 percent and improved
merchandise visibility. Even with this
lighting increase, the average annual
energy consumption per store was
lowered by 171,000 kWh through a
comprehensive upgrade strategy.
Mervyn's also communicates its envi-
ronmental efforts through programs
such as Weekend for Giving, which
celebrates community service. One of
the ways Mervyn's promotes this
event is by distributing press kits that
include information on the company's
energy-efficiency efforts.
1 999 ENERGY STAR Buildings
Healthcare Partner of the Year
left to right: Tim Peglow, Johns Hopkins Un/versilv;
Michael Butler, Sachem Centra/ School District; James
Lussier, St. Charles Medical Center; Tom Gannort,::..
Johnson Controls, Inc. ... •
New York State Office of Mental Health Energy
Management Team with Paul Stolpman, U.S. EPA
New York State
The New York State
Office of Mental Health
(OMH) incorporated the
ENERGY STAR Buildings strategy into its
Energy-Efficiency and Pollution-Prevention
Program, reducing the agency's energy use
by nearly 55 percent. The agency credits
this enormous energy reduction to the
aggressive pursuit of all five stages of build-
ing and lighting upgrades. Realizing an
internal rate of return of 36 percent, OMH
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CEC Consultants, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
cumulatively saved $55 million in energy costs through
energy-efficiency upgrades.
"I think people have to put the focus on energy efficiency
and put it in the limelight," said Neill Anderson, Director
of Engineering. "It's this kind of recognition, plus top-level
support from upper offices, that make it happen for the
good of the State of New York."
1999 ENERGY STAR Buildings Ally of the Year
CEC Consultants, Inc. (CEC) intro-
duced die ENERGY STAR Buildings Partner-
ship to numerous organizations in the
greater Cleveland area by hosting ENERGY
STAR Buildings breakfast seminars. CEC
also placed ENERGY STAR Buildings advertisements on Cen-
tral Ohio Transit Authority buses and sent out postcards
with the ENERGY STAR Buildings message. As a result of its
efforts, CEC recruited five ENERGY STAR Buildings partici-
pants and one Endorser, achieving the Gold Level in the
1998 Ally Challenge. In addition to its promotional efforts,
CEC helped ENERGY STAR Buildings Partners by perform-
ing energy audits and making upgrade recommendations
using the ENERGY STAR Buildings strategic approach.
"We're excited about the fact that [through ENERGY STAR
Buildings and Green Lights] we're getting exposure to mil-
lions of people that we could never have been able to reach
any other way," said John R. Puskar, President. "It's the
perfect networking opportunity."
1999 ENERGY STAR Buildings Government
Partner of the Year
Broward County Commission's invest-
ments in energy-efficiency upgrades throughout
more than 2.7 million square feet of facilities
have resulted in electric utility savings of more than $600,000
in fiscal year 1998. Beyond the cost savings associated with
the upgrades, the improved energy efficiency annually pre-
vents the release of more than 14 million pounds of carbon
dioxide — the equivalent of planting 1,918 acres of trees.
Proud of its commitment to pollution prevention, Broward
County promotes the benefits of energy efficiency through a
quarterly e-mail newsletter to employees, speaking engage-
ments at conferences, and a dedicated Internet Web page.
1999 ENERGY STAR Buildings
Education Partner of the Year
The Wake County Public School System
(WCPSS) implements ENERGY STAR Buildings
through its Energy Savers Program. This cus-
tomized Program seeks to reduce the school
system's energy expenses by using the ENERGY STAR Build-
ings strategy. In addition, the Energy Savers Program also
provides education on energy management and conserva-
tion including conducting energy-efficiency workshops and
publishing an annual Energy Savers Handbook. This hand-
book details the goals and objectives of the Program and
provides suggestions on how individual schools can better
manage their energy use. Having saved more than
$600,000 in energy costs last year, the school uses its suc-
cess in ENERGY STAR Buildings to demonstrate how schools
can manage their energy use.
"We're honored to have been chosen for this award," said
Mazie Smith, Energy Manager. "We've tried to make
ENERGY STAR Buildings a natural part of the way we do
business in our schools."
1999 Green Lights Corporate Partner of the Year
Over the past eight years,
The Boeing Company has
demonstrated that Green Lights upgrades are an important
part of a successful business strategy. By implementing
energy-efficiency upgrades, Boeing reduced its lighting
electricity use by more than 25 percent, reducing its annual
energy bill by $7 million. This 200 million kWh reduction
also prevents the release of more than 40 million pounds of
left to right: Eric van
Gestel, U.S. EPA- Dale
Smith, CEC Consultants,
Inc.; Paulette Huber,
Neighborhood Housing
Services of Toledo; John
Puskar, CEC
Consultants, Inc.; Caren
Holzman, ICF Consulting
left to right: Ronald
Gilcrease, Amtech
Lighting Services; Jean
Lupinacci, U.S. EPA
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carbon dioxide, contributing significantly to a cleaner envi-
ronment. In addition, upgrades improved the company's
performance. For example, upgrades in its Renton,
facility reduced glare and improved color rendering and
overall appearance of the space, garnering positive
employee feedback.
1999 Green Lights Ally of the Year
^HMTEdf Amtech Lighting Services actively
/jlwi f cun promotes the benefits of EPA's ENERGY
STAR Buildings and Green Lights Part-
nership. Since becoming a Green Lights Ally in 1991, the
organization not only completed Green Lights upgrades in
its facilities, but also helped ten Partners complete lighting
upgrades. Expanding its commitment to maximizing
energy efficiency, Amtech became an ENERGY STAR Build-
ings Ally in May of 1998 and received an Honorable Men-
tion in the 1998 Ally Challenge. In order to spread the
word about energy efficiency, Amtech also integrates the
ENERGY STAR Buildings and Green Lights messages into its
marketing and promotional materials.
"As a charter company in EPA's Green Lights Partnership
we have spent the last eight years educating our clients that
energy conservation does not have to mean sacrifice," said
Ronald Gilcrease, President. "On behalf of the 900
Amtech Lighting employees who work each day to pro-
mote this program, I am honored to accept the award as
the Green Lights Ally of the Year."
1999 Green Lights Retail Partner of the Year
STAPLES
The Oft toe Superstore
|As a Partner in Green Lights, Staples
I upgraded the lighting in 880 stores to more
I energy-efficient technologies. As a Partner in
ENERGY STAR Buildings, Staples is planning to do much
more. In 1998, Staples built 150 new stores, each incorpo-
rating the latest energy-efficient building. One hundred-
thirty-five will follow in 1999 — all part of "Staples 28",
an effort to reduce Staples' energy use and operating costs
left to right Robert
Valair, Staples; Rick
White, U.S. EPA; Jean
Lupinacci, U.S. EPA
by 28 percent. Staples also communicates its involvement
in the program through unique vehicles such as ENERGY
STAR Buildings T-shirts which are distributed to employees.
"When we started, my boss asked me 'Are you sure you
want to do this?' and I said that we really needed to be a
part of this program [Green Lights]," said Bob Valair,
Manager of Facilities. "Today, we're taking our efforts to
another level and making a difference."
1999 Green Lights Healthcare Partner of the Year
Northern Illinois
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i Medical Center Illinois Medical Center's pri-
mary concern with respect to facili-
ties is occupant comfort. In order to prioritize comfort, the
nursing staff was actively involved in lighting upgrade deci-
sions in patient rooms. As a result of its lighting upgrades,
the hospital saves $82,000 per year in reduced lighting
electricity costs. The center communicated the benefits of
its more efficient lighting to employees and visitors
through a temporary display in the hospital. The center
also communicated its energy-efficiency achievements to
local audiences by distributing press releases and informa-
tion to local media outlets.
1999 Green Lights Government Partner of the Year
Mercer County was one of the first counties
to join the Green Lights Partnership. Since
1 993, Mercer County has been upgrading the
lights in county and state buildings, schools,
and higher-education institutions. By 1998, the County
had upgraded more than 2.5 million square feet resulting
in annual energy savings of $ 1 .7 million. In addition, the
County prevents the release of more than 10.5 million
pounds of carbon dioxide — the equivalent of planting
1,453 acres of trees. Proud of its pollution prevention
accomplishments, the County communicates its successes
to the public via television advertisements, editorial out-
reach, and informational brochures and reports.
left to right:
Tony Motto, University
of Virginia; Paul
Stolpman, U.S. EPA
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"Green Lights is the perfect example of how the public
and private sector can work to save taxpayer dollars while
providing economic growth and protecting the environ-
ment at the same time," said Jim Naples, Assistant Budget
Director. "Also, I have to thank County Executive Robert
Prunetti for encouraging local municipalities to participate
in Mercer County's program."
1999 Green Lights Government Partner of the Year
The State of Ohio upgraded the lighting in
nearly 12 million square feet of its facilities.
These upgrades occurred despite significant
financial barriers. The State used performance
contracting combined with air quality bond financing to
pay for the upgrades, removing the burden from the lim-
ited capital budget. As a result of these energy-efficiency
upgrades, the State reduced its annual energy use by almost
32 million kWh. In addition, the State prevents the annual
release of more than 68 million pounds of carbon dioxide.
The State promotes these Green Lights accomplishments
to the business community, civic organizations, and the
general public through presentations, fact sheets, Earth
Day events, and training programs.
1999 Green Lights Education Partner of the Year
The University of Virginia uses EPA's
ENERGY STAR Buildings Manual as the princi-
pal course book in the schools Engineering
Mfgulia 164: Engineering Design course. Students in
the class use the ENERGY STAR Buildings guidelines to con-
duct energy analyses of campus buildings. In turn, the
University's Energy Program Manager utilizes the students'
work to develop energy projects. As a result of these and
other energy projects, the University of Virginia reduced its
energy use by 23 million kWh, preventing the release of 40
million pounds of carbon dioxide. The University hopes to
inspire other colleges and universities to offer similar
energy management courses and benefit from the knowl-
edge and savings available through the ENERGY STAR Build-
ings Partnership.
"I'm proud of the University for letting my team put these
energy-saving programs into action," said Tony Motto,
Energy Program Manager.
CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
1999 Partner and Ally of the Year Honorable Mentions
EPA is proud to recognize the following organizations as 1999 Partner and Ally of the Year Honorable Mentions for their
dedication to protecting the environment by upgrading their facilities with energy-efficient technologies.
ENERGY STAR Buildings Corporate Partner:
Crown Cork and Seal Worldwide
Headquarters
ENERGY STAR Buildings Retail Partner:
Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc.
ENERGY STAR Buildings Government
Partner:
City of San Diego, California
ENERGY STAR Buildings Education Partner:
Delaware State University
University of Michigan
ENERGY STAR Buildings Ally:
Advance Transformer Co.
Verle A. Williams and Associates
Viron Energy Services
Green Lights Corporate Partner:
3M
Green Lights Healthcare Partner:
Bone and Joint Hospital
Green Lights Government Partner:
City of Scottsdale, Arizona
State of Michigan
Green Lights Education Partner:
Hofstra University
Quakertown Community School
District
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SHOWCASING PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS
1999 Partner and Ally of the Year
Public Service Announcement
1999 Partners and Allies of the Year are pro-
vided recognition for their achievements
through various activities, including press
coverage and, of course, this Partner and Ally
of the Year Update issue. But one of the great-
est forms of recognition for winners is a print
public service announcement (PSA) that EPA
creates and places on their behalf.
This year's PSA is unique in that it not only
features the environmental and financial
accomplishments of Partners and Allies of the
Year, but also features them in way that is
most meaningful to top-company manage-
ment, such as CEOs, that are particularly
concerned about company value. By depict-
ing the atmosphere in die boardroom of Part-
ner and Ally winners as a tickertape parade,
the PSA dramatically demonstrates how
strategic energy management can improve
organizational value, e.g. shareholder value.
Last year's Partner and Ally of the Year PSA
drew an enthusiastic response from several
business publications, such as Fortune,
Forbes, and Business Week with placements
reaching more than 3 million readers. EPA
plans to target the same publications for the
"Tickertape" PSA with the hopes of greater
success due to the more business-focused
message and dramatic tickertape parade
visual.
ACKNOWLEDGING OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS
1999 ENERGY STAR Award Winners
At the 1999 ENERGY STAR Awards Ceremony, the following companies were honored for their
outstanding contributions to pollution prevention through energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR Computer Partner:
IBM Corporation
ENERGY STAR Imaging Partner:
Ricoh Corporation
ENERGY STAR Home Electronics Partner:
Sony Electronics, Inc.
ENERGY STAR Home Electronics Partner:
Matsushita Electric/Panasonic
ENERGY STAR Exit Sign Partner:
Lithonia Emergency Systems
ENERGY STAR Appliance Partner:
Whirlpool Corporation
ENERGY STAR Appliance Leadership Award:
Maytag Appliances
ENERGY STAR National Window Partner:
Andersen Corporation
ENERGY STAR Regional Window Partner:
Windowmaster Products
ENERGY STAR Regional Window Partner:
Soft-Lite L.L.C.
ENERGY STAR National Window Retailer:
The Home Depot
ENERGY STAR Homes Ally - Utility:
New England Joint Management
Committee
ENERGY STAR Homes Ally - Manufacturer:
Conectiv Power Delivery
ENERGY STAR Homes Ally -
Technical Support Provider:
,.-. :Energy Rated Homes - Midwest
ENERGY STAR Homes Ally -
State or Local Government Agency:
Florida Department of Community Affairs
and Florida Solar Energy Center
ENERGY STAR Homes Special
Recognition Awards:
Energy Services Group
Energy Diagnostics:
Florida H.E.R.O.
Energy Rated Homes of Utah
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